Contract Litigation Attorney — Charleston

Job overview

The Contract Litigation Attorney — Charleston role is based in the Charleston, SC area, which is preferred. The position is an independent contractor (1099) arrangement with a flexible schedule and workload; compensation is commensurate with experience, with no numeric amount specified. The attorney supports Butler Snow’s litigation team. The attorney handles substantive litigation work on an active docket focused primarily on insurance coverage disputes and complex personal injury litigation. The role contributes through legal research, drafting, discovery, deposition work, and support for hearings, mediations, case strategy, and trial preparation.

What you'll do

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation filings
• conduct legal research and analysis
• prepare and respond to written discovery
• review documents and case materials
• prepare for and take or defend depositions
• assist with hearings, mediations, and case strategy
• support trial preparation and, as appropriate, trial.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

litigation attorney

charleston sc

butler snow llp

independent contractor

flexible schedule

insurance coverage disputes

personal injury litigation

legal research

pleadings and motions

written discovery

depositions

trial preparation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Flexible independent-contractor schedule and workload; South Carolina licensure is preferred and may be required depending on assignments.

About the employer

Butler Snow LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.